"box of birds" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} box of birds
  1. (New Zealand, dated) Alternative form of box of fluffy ducks Tags: New-Zealand, alt-of, alternative, dated Alternative form of: box of fluffy ducks
    Sense id: en-box_of_birds-en-noun-J~w-70WT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, New Zealand English

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